Bruce Francis Reinhardt, 66

Bruce F. Reinhardt died at home in Central Point, Oregon, on December 18, 2012, with family and friends at his side. Bruce's remains will be interred at the Eagle Point National Cemetery, in Eagle Point, Oregon. His epitaph will read "Our Gentle Hero" for his selfless and committed, and sometimes extraordinary, efforts in helping and encouraging everyone he came across.

Bruce F. Reinhardt was born in Bremerton, Washington on June 20, 1946. At 20 years old, he joined the Army and honorably served the United States in the Vietnam War. During his 3-year service in both Vietnam and Germany, Bruce received numerous commendations and medals, including a Silver Star and six Purple Hearts. After his service, Bruce pursued a successful career in Radio Broadcasting, Advertising and Journalism. Later, Bruce excelled in the Chocolate and Specialty Food Manufacturing industry, and recently received a 5-year Appreciation Award from Harry and David (Medford, Oregon) for his dedicated service as an extremely well-loved and respected Manager of Food Processing.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Marjorie Reinhardt. He is survived by his wife, Marna L. Reinhardt, and his two daughters, Erica A. (Reinhardt) Lunderville, and Lilienne M. Reinhardt.

Bruce will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Bruce was a masterful mechanic, a skilled electrician, an ever-ready plumber, an avid reader, a cross-stitcher, an enthusiastic traveler, a trained chocolatier, and a devoted husband, father, and friend of humanity. His incessant humor, his unshakable goodwill, and his multiple talents will leave a lasting impression and a fruitful legacy.